Places And Travel
The National Parks With Sea Caves
The National Parks With Sea Caves span Channel Islands, Acadia, Kenai Fjords, Olympic, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, where waves have carved caves and arches.
The Counties That Are Almost Entirely Desert
When a county is almost all creosote, salt flat, and dry basin, the desert stops being scenery and becomes the whole map. Here are the driest ones. (
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In South Dakota
The historic downtowns of South Dakota feature preserved architecture from the gold rush, local sandstone construction, and unique regional decorations.
9 Most Overlooked Washington Towns For 2026
Skip the tourist crush for 2026. These 9 overlooked Washington towns trade crowds for candy kitchens, river ferries, and the state's oldest courthouse.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Montana
Explore 11 picture-perfect Montana main streets, from Philipsburg's Victorian storefronts to Fort Benton's frontier riverfront on the Missouri.
This Is The Friendliest Small Town in Nevada
Nevada’s oldest settlement pairs historic streets with mountain views and a welcoming small-town feel that makes Genoa easy to remember.
11 Romantic Small Towns In Northern California For A 3-Day Weekend
Mendocino bluffs, Calistoga mud baths, Truckee snow, and Half Moon Bay fog. Twelve romantic Northern California towns built for a three-day weekend.
Why The Great Plains Has Almost No National Forest
Why does the Great Plains have almost no national forest? It was never forest, it's grassland. The Plains got National Grasslands instead. The surprising reason.
10 Tick Infested Areas On The Atlantic Coast
Years of field sampling reveal which Atlantic Coast shores carry the densest, best-documented blacklegged and lone star tick populations.
11 Main Streets Where Tennessee Comes Alive
A few blocks of historic storefronts can lead to a museum, local restaurant, or scenic park, giving travelers plenty of reasons to slow down and explore.
The State Parks Where You Can See Glacial Erratics
Glacial erratics in six state park sites, including a 5,000-ton New Hampshire boulder and a carved slab pulled from a river.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Rockies
The most walkable town centers in the Rockies, where mining-era opera houses, depots, and museums are all a short walk apart in Colorado, Montana, and beyond.
Why Bears Avoid Some State Parks Entirely
Pump out enough groundwater and the land itself gives way. See the US counties dropping fastest, from California's valleys to the Virginia coast.
10 Main Streets Where Virginia Comes Alive
One town runs a 1933 theater, another a working wharf, a third a D-Day memorial: 10 Virginia main streets built around a story you can still walk to.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s storybook towns keep the past close through cobblestone streets, healing springs, preserved capitals, and prairie legends.
10 New Jersey Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
Ten New Jersey towns for a fresh start, from Pitman and Newton to Hammonton and Vernon, where homes stay affordable and daily life stays easy.
11 Iowa Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
These Iowa towns are not only memorable as a result of their local attractions, but they are also home to friendly locals who welcome visitors with a smile.
8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In South Carolina
Eight walkable South Carolina main streets, from Georgetown to Greer, with galleries, historic theaters, and downtown storefronts worth a stroll.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Kansas
These fairytale small towns in Kansas tell the incredible story of Amelia Earhart, showcase a historic castle, and so much more.
How Much Of America Is Covered In Forest?
Nearly one-third of the United States is forestland. Explore where America's forests grow, who owns them, and how they are changing.
10 Great Road Trips to Take On Florida's Emerald Coast
Skip the fast route down the Panhandle. These ten slow drives trade strip malls for wild dunes, tea-dark creeks, and Florida's biggest dune lake.
10 Most Breathtaking Towns In Missouri
Missouri’s most breathtaking towns stand out with river bluffs, Ozark scenery, historic streets, and views that make small-town life look cinematic.
This Is The Most Welcoming Town In Pennsylvania
New Hope feels especially welcoming through its arts scene, independent shops, riverfront events, historic gathering places, and long tradition of inclusion
The Widest Tree Trunks In The World
Remarkable tree trunks around the world break records for height, width, and even the number of stems that fuse into a single trunk.
6 Best Places To Retire In Ireland
6 Best Places To Retire In Ireland, from Cavan and Clonmel to Ballina, Longford, Carrick-on-Shannon, and Portumna, where affordability meets easy living.
8 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In Portugal
8 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In Portugal include a Knights Templar stronghold, a walled town given as a wedding gift, and the home of record waves.
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Western Australia This Year
Western Australia's nine natural wonders run from the Pinnacles Desert and Mount Augustus to Ningaloo Reef, where whale sharks gather from March to August.
The Most Underrated National Parks In The West
Skip the permit lines and the packed lots. These five western national parks hide a canyon, a bird, and trees older than Rome, with room to breathe.
How Long It Takes A Burned Forest To Recover
How Long It Takes A Burned Forest To Recover depends on fire severity, forest type, and climate, ranging from a few months of regrowth to several centuries.
The Forests That Haven't Changed In Millions Of Years
Ancient forests in Australia, Asia, and the Amazon preserve lineages that survived millions of years of climate and ecological change.
The National Parks With Tarantulas
Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Big Bend, Grand Canyon, and Pinnacles are all home to tarantulas, and autumn is when wandering males appear most often.
6 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In North Dakota
Medora, Valley City, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Garrison, and Jud are six adorable small towns in North Dakota, well worth a closer look.
8 Idyllic Small Towns In Oregon To Visit In 2026
The beauty of these Oregon towns is undeniable, featuring idyllic coastal views at unique spots like Hays Rock, alongside great local attractions.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Hawaii
Hawaii's can't-miss towns offer a one-of-a-kind island experience, from hippie surf shops in Paia to coffee tasting in Kona.
8 Best Attractions To Visit On The Pacific Coast
The eight best Pacific Coast attractions, from Big Sur and the redwoods to Haystack Rock, Point Reyes, and the orcas of the San Juan Islands.
10 Amazing Weekend Getaways in Georgia for 2026
Gold-rush squares, Bavarian streets, working shrimp docks: ten Georgia towns with enough to fill a full weekend, from the Blue Ridge to the coast.
The Largest Amphitheaters In The United States
The largest amphitheaters in the US are ranked by total capacity, fixed seating, and acreage, including Glen Helen, Red Rocks, and the Hollywood Bowl.
2026's 9 Most Scenic Southern United States Towns
Older than the country itself, these nine Southern towns still remember their beginnings, from a 1565 Spanish fort to a rice harbor built on five rivers.
8 Most Neighborly Towns In The Ozarks
The most neighborly towns in the Ozarks, spread across Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas, and what each one does to make a newcomer feel welcome.
The Widest Bridges In North America
See how North America's widest bridges span canals and rivers with immense decks, movable sections, and record-setting cable systems.